Officers are increasing patrols and asking people to take their valuables with them when they leave their car.

Lebanon Police Chief Dan Wright said one suspect described his methods to police.

"One of the individuals we recently arrested for breaking into vehicles told us not only does he look for items stuck on the windshield, he also looks for the telltale suction mark on vehicles. If he breaks in, there's a very good chance the GPS is under the seat," Wright said.

Officers said they don't think the increase is seasonal because the crimes have been increasing for a couple of months.

Police are also asking anyone who sees suspicious activity to call them at 717-272-6611.